Youth Progression Coach

Acorn Training Ltd

. Help young people build confidence, skills and resilience to progress toward employment, education or training .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeBurton Upon Trent • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £28,471 - £31,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering engaging group learning and one-to-one coaching to support young people in overcoming barriers to employment and education. Proficient in developing tailored learning materials and maintaining accurate records while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance participant outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Level 3 Award In Education And TrainingExperience Delivering Group LearningStrong Facilitation And Presentation SkillsExcellent Interpersonal And Communication SkillsKnowledge Of Employability And Job Search Preparation

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Hard Skills

Group Learning DeliveryOne-To-One CoachingBarrier ResolutionGoal-SettingParticipant Progress MonitoringLearning Material DevelopmentRecord KeepingEmployability Skills DevelopmentSafeguarding KnowledgeUnderstanding Of Equality And Diversity Principles

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Level 3 Award In Education And TrainingGCSE MathsGCSE EnglishIT Qualification

Industry Keywords

Youth EmploymentEmployabilityWelfare-To-WorkCommunity ProgrammesNEETWellbeing SupportLocal Education PathwaysVocational TrainingApprenticeshipsYouth Guarantee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help young people build confidence, skills and resilience to progress toward employment, education or training
Deliver engaging group learning on communication, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, digital skills, workplace behaviours, job search and interview preparation
Provide tailored one-to-one coaching, guidance, goal-setting, barrier resolution and progression planning
Prepare participants for and support participation in employer-led sector tasters
Collaborate with Employer Partnership Managers, employers, Jobcentre Plus, training providers, community organisations and local support services
Provide wellbeing interventions and practical support for childcare, caring responsibilities, low confidence and other barriers
Identify additional support needs and make appropriate referrals
Monitor participant engagement and progress, adapting interventions as needed
Develop and maintain learning materials, guides, handouts and other resources
Maintain accurate records of engagement, learning, referrals and progression
Contribute to programme performance, quality standards, contractual outcomes and continuous service improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent teaching/training qualification (Essential)
GCSE Maths/English or equivalent (Essential)
IT qualification and/or equivalent experience (Essential)
Experience working within youth employment, employability, welfare-to-work, education, skills, careers or community programmes
Experience supporting young people with childcare or caring responsibilities, wellbeing needs or other barriers to employment
Experience delivering engaging group learning, workshops or training to participants with different abilities, confidence levels and support needs (Essential)
Strong facilitation and presentation skills (Essential)
Experience supporting unemployed young people or those at risk of becoming NEET (Essential)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for empathetic, practical and strengths-based one-to-one support (Essential)
Experience helping people develop employability, workplace or life skills and overcome barriers (Essential)
Understanding of barriers facing unemployed young people, labour-market entry challenges and participant wellbeing (Essential)
Knowledge of employability, job search and interview preparation (Essential)
Understanding of safeguarding (Essential)
Knowledge of local education, training and employment pathways (Essential)
Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles (Essential)
Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate with employers and external support services (Essential)
Good organisational skills, including planning sessions, managing individual support and maintaining accurate records (Essential)
Understanding of Youth Guarantee objectives and delivery models (Desirable)
Understanding of labour market intelligence and growth sectors (Desirable)
Knowledge of apprenticeships, vocational training routes, local support services and funded employment and skills programmes (Desirable)
Experience supporting young people into employment, education or training (Essential)
Experience delivering group workshops, learning sessions or employability activities (Essential)
Experience providing one-to-one coaching, mentoring or guidance (Essential)
Experience managing participant caseloads and action plans (Essential)
Experience working with individuals facing barriers to progression (Essential)
Desirable experience in Youth Guarantee, NEET, employability, welfare-to-work or skills programmes; employer engagement; sector tasters or work experience; wellbeing, caring or childcare support; and contractual targets and performance outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant
Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
Westfield Health Scheme with benefits including 13 healthcare services, cashback towards essential health bills, counselling and therapy treatments, fast access to MRI, CT, and PET scans, and discounted shopping vouchers
Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge
Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces
Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards
£500 Recommend a friend scheme